A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing war and how it relates to Christianity. Hitchcock claims that the origin of all wars lies in men's evil passions. He explains the costs of war, such as private misery caused by deaths, negative effects on public morals, disrupted education, and national debts. Hitchcock goes on to discuss things he believes can prevent war, such as the prevalence of Christianity, changing false public perceptions, better communication and connectedness between nations, and public opposition to war. However, he notes that he does not believe universal peace between nations will come until Jesus Christ returns and unites all nations in one brotherhood. James 4:1-3 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted on the first page that the sermon was delivered at Amherst College on May 3, 1846 and again in November 1855.
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